Daily Poetry — September 26, 2026

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा

Composed by जयशंकर प्रसाद

Original Hindi

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा। जहाँ पहुँच अनजान क्षितिज को मिलता एक सहारा।। सरस तामरस गर्भ विभा पर नाच रही तरु-शिखा मनोहर। छिटका जीवन हरियाली पर मंगल कुंकुम सारा।। लघु सुरधनु से पंख पसारे शीतल मलय समीर सहारे। उड़ते खग जिस ओर मुँह किए समझ नीड़ निज प्यारा।। बरसाती आँखों के बादल बनते जहाँ भरे करुणा जल। लहरें टकरातीं अनंत की पाकर जहाँ किनारा।।

English Translation

Crimson, this is our sweet land. Where the unknown horizon finds a resting hand. On the tender lotus's glowing heart, the charming tree-tops dance. Auspicious vermilion scattered over life's green expanse. With small rainbow-like wings spread, aided by the cool Malayan breeze, Birds fly, facing towards the direction they deem their beloved nest with ease. Clouds from weeping eyes, filled with compassionate tears, are formed here, Where waves of infinity crash, finding their shore so dear.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

यहां वसुधा का कण-कण पावन, ज्ञान की धारा बहती शाश्वत। अतिथि देवो भव का मंत्र यहाँ, प्रेम का दीप जलाता अविरत।। असंख्य ऋतुएँ रंग बदलती, हर कण में जीवन का उल्लास। नदियाँ कल-कल करती गातीं, हर मन में भरती नया विश्वास।। यह भूमि ऋषियों की तपस्थली, जहाँ सत्य का बोध गहरा। अंधकार में भी किरणें फूटें, अमरता का यह सुखद बसेरा।। अरुणोदय की लालिमा लेकर, सदा जागृत है यह भारत देश। मानवता का ध्वज फहराए, मिटे न कभी इसका कोई द्वेष।।

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AI Echo (English)

Here, every particle of earth is sacred, the stream of knowledge flows eternally. "Guest is God" is the mantra here, the lamp of love burns incessantly. Countless seasons change colors, in every particle, the joy of life. Rivers gurgle and sing, filling every heart with new faith. This land is the hermitage of sages, where the realization of truth is deep. Even in darkness, rays emerge, this pleasant abode of immortality we keep. Bringing the crimson glow of dawn, this land of India is ever awake. May the flag of humanity fly high, may no malice ever break.

Literary & Historical Context

"अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा" (Arun Yeh Madhumay Desh Hamara) is a celebrated patriotic song from Jaishankar Prasad's renowned historical play 'Chandragupta Maurya'. This particular excerpt is sung by the Greek character Cornelia, daughter of Seleucus Nicator, as she expresses her enchantment and love for India's natural beauty, rich culture, and welcoming spirit. Prasad, a towering figure of the Chhayavaad (Romanticism) era in Hindi literature, masterfully employs vivid imagery and profound emotional depth to portray India as a land of warmth, compassion, and spiritual sanctuary. The poem reflects a sense of wonder and admiration for the country, depicting it as a haven where even the "unknown horizon finds a resting hand." It is an iconic representation of nationalistic sentiment blended with exquisite poetic artistry, highlighting India's ancient values of hospitality, spiritual wisdom, and harmonious coexistence.

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